Clark Haggans returned to practice Friday. Coupled with Joey Porter's return Wednesday, that allowed the Steelers to have both of their starting outside linebackers available in advance of Sunday's game in Oakland. Porter (hamstring) hasn't started since the Steelers' loss Oct. 8 in San Diego. Haggans (ankle) missed some snaps last Sunday in Atlanta and hadn't practiced Wednesday or Thursday. He was upgraded to probable following yesterday's practice.

• Nose tackle Casey Hampton (hamstring) missed practice for the third straight day yesterday, but spent the walk across the parking lot from the Steelers' indoor practice facility to their locker room on the South Side bending coach Bill Cowher's ear. Hampton still wants to play against the Raiders. Hampton was downgraded to doubtful yesterday.